AI Copyright Training: The UK Backs Down, the US Steps Aside
UK abandons its AI copyright opt-out model with “no preferred option.” The U.S. leaves it to the courts. S. Horowitz on what the shared uncertainty means.
Our January 2026 Tax Newsflash is here! The Arrangements Law continues: new reporting duty for online platforms (Airbnb) on short-term apartment rentals, comprehensive regulation for taxation of digital assets (crypto), and new reportable positions from the Israel Tax Authority.
Recent mega-deals have created a new wave of Israeli millionaires. In a Calcalist interview, Leor Nouman, Partner and Head of Tax at S. Horowitz, shares crucial advice: strategic timing can save high-net-worth individuals tens of percentage points in taxes.
Our December 2025 Tax Newsflash is here! Israel’s 2026 Arrangements Law brings dramatic changes: property tax returns after 25 years on vacant land, new tax exemptions for immigrants earning income in Israel, special banking sector taxation, and major Pillar Two incentives for R&D expenses.
Israel’s aviation sector navigates wartime challenges with legislative amendments. New laws exempt airlines from compensation during conflict periods while courts balance passenger rights with security realities, reshaping aviation liability.
Understanding the Belt & Road Initiative and its impact in Israel
Partner Gilad Katz and Adv. Lance Blumenthal explore Israel’s strategic role in the Belt and Road Initiative in CDR’s latest edition. The chapter examines major infrastructure projects, Israel’s new arbitration law, and how regulatory developments position the country as a key hub.
